The first mouse prototype developed by Doug Engelbart of the Stanford Research Institute.

The first mouse prototype developed by Doug Engelbart of the Stanford Research Institute.

The first mouse prototype developed by Doug Engelbart of the... Photo-4873752.65729 - SFGate

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Doug Engelbart, creator of the computer mouse, speaks with the media at a symposium celebrating the 30th anniversary of the creation of the computer device, on Wednesday, December 9, 1998, at Stanford University. less

Doug Engelbart, creator of the computer mouse, speaks with the media at a symposium celebrating the 30th anniversary of the creation of the computer device, on Wednesday, December 9, 1998, at Stanford ... more

The first mouse, seen on right, was fashioned out of wood and rather clunky components over thirty years ago by Doug Engelbart, and the newest mouse by Logitech on the left, is now wireless.

The first mouse, seen on right, was fashioned out of wood and rather clunky components over thirty years ago by Doug Engelbart, and the newest mouse by Logitech on the left, is now wireless.

The first mouse, seen on right, was fashioned out of wood and... Photo-4873754.65729 - SFGate

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Mice through thte ages: The evolution of the mouse includes a 1968 model by "Father of the Mouse" Doug Engelbart (lower left). From that evolved Logitech devices including (clockwise) a red 1981 model; a simple square in 1985; the green 1989 model; and finally the 1992 and 1996 wireless mice. less

Mice through thte ages: The evolution of the mouse includes a 1968 model by "Father of the Mouse" Doug Engelbart (lower left). From that evolved Logitech devices including (clockwise) a red 1981 model; a simple ... more

Mice through thte ages: The evolution of the mouse includes a 1968... Photo-4873755.65729 - SFGate